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Essoh J B Sie1, Aka D Kacou, Bada L Sery, Y Lambin.
Abstract
We present a case of combined avulsion fracture of the tibial tubercle (AFTT) and avulsion of the patellar ligament in a 15-year-old boy. This injury was treated by open reduction and fixation of both lesions using staples with satisfactory results. This constellation of injury is rare but a high index of suspicion is needed when faced with a displaced AFTT. Open reduction and internal fixation should be the treatment of choice.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21478601 DOI: 10.4103/0189-6725.79071
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Afr J Paediatr Surg ISSN: 0974-5998